I love this place, the ambiance for one is just so calming to me, the smell of coffee and the clean tables and rooms make me keep coming back! As for the service and food it's amazing. I'm always greeted with a smile and my coffee and food come out in a timely manner. I love their iced carmel macchiatos and all of their paninis are so good! I definitely recommend this place! read more

I've really debated leaving a negative review because I've been coming here for over 10 years. But there need to be changes because over the many visits I've made, the following problems have been consistent: -they don't take your name when you order, nor do they label the drinks, then get mad when you take the wrong latte from the counter -the staff are the epitome of "gen Z stare" - they genuinely seem annoyed to be speaking to you -the prices have gone way up, the quality has not -there are simply better options for coffee nearby (maple leaf and corocco are both objectively better and with better service read more

Best place to get coffee in St. Charles. It happens to be one of a few in downtown so there's plenty of options for espresso and more around here. Arcedium Coffeehouse is a good place to come at breakfast. Lunch is pretty good too as there's also options. The prices are kind of high, which is the only bad thing. A popular place in the mornings because it's always busy. It's got a lot of places to sit inside including the bar in the middle. This is a bar with coffee though. Coffee is the main item of course. It's about $6 for one of the specialty coffees including the Maple French Toast Latte. This has a cinnamon and maple flavor so it's like the real thing. Also there's food. Breakfast options include quiche and yogurt parfaits. It's about $6 for a sandwich. Has a few at lunch but most are meaty like the Ham And Cheese. One vegetarian option is the Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich. A pretty standard one to be honest. There's also things like salads at lunch. For sure it's a popular place at breakfast. It's located on Indiana Street close to the parking garage. The only thing not likable about it are the kind of high prices. read more

Arcedium Coffeehouse - Maple French Toast Latte With Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Saint Charles, Illinois

I wanted a cup of joe after lunch at Chef Abdul, and Arcedium came up in my search. I like trying boutique coffee shops rather than big chains, so I didn't give it much thought and popped in. Arcedium is located in the quaint downtown of St Charles. There is an okay amount of street parking. Inside of Arcedium is more spacious than I expected, as the place kind of loops around and there's a room in the back, along with plenty of bar seating around the front counter. I didn't spend much time there, but the ambiance was nice and service was good. I got a cappuccino to go. The milk foam was excellent, but the coffee flavor was kind of weak. Not bad overall, though. Pricing was on the higher side, as I've gotten a comparable size of cappuccino elsewhere for a dollar less. read more

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Came here for the first time today as I was in the st Charles area. Saw some good reviews on the breakfast sandwhich. I chose a pepper jack cheese and sausage for the meat. The sandwhich was very good I will say. I chose one of their specialty drinks but honestly it just tasted like regular coffee almost. But I will say the coffee quality was still good too. I paid about $19 just for those 2 things. The pricing is pretty high in my opinion. Service was good too and not much of a wait for my food. Definitely a place worth trying if in the area as the inside was nice and good for working as well. read more

I know coffee as I've roasted over 9,000 pounds in the last few years. My order was taken quickly and the staff was extremely polite. I ordered a Bali Blue Moon, 16 ounce, pour-over. The beans were ground in front of us and the ratio seemed perfect. My barista took her time, measured the heated water, measured the grounds, and set her scale. The initial pour was allowed to bloom and the remaining water was slowly added. This Bali coffee was outstanding. Do not miss this wonderful brew and this gem of a coffee shop in downtown St. Charles. Bravo! Well Done! Joe Dragon Fire Coffee Roasters read more

I've been going here for a little over a year. Staff was always rude. It used to be pretty dated inside but a little while ago they remodeled and I was excited. Unfortunately the remodel didn't come with better service. Last month my wife and I ordered small classic Arctics. The barista (short brown haired male with a mustache) places incorrect drinks on the counter. When I kindly say what the order was he immediately gets defensive and tells me "we ARE ONLY MAKING ONE SIZE OF SMOOTHIES TODAY". I'm pretty confused at this point because these aren't smoothies. So I kindly say "Ok, but I don't think these are smoothies". He repeats himself about the size of smoothies. I take a step back and say "Ok, maybe you call these smoothies, who knows, but regardless the actual drinks are incorrect". He then tells me to just go to the counter and get a refund. In which I'm extremely irritated and confused. Then he goes back and says he will just remake the drinks. I spoke with the acting manager at the time about what was taking place. She was sweet and understanding but as we are talking he puts the three remade drinks on the counter. All wrong again (and now a third drink?). We left, she gave me a free drink card to use in the future. I haven't wanted to return since, but tried this past Thursday, Sept 25th at 2pm. I was just going to redeem my card, and purchase a drink for my wife. We get there and 2 customers are ahead of us and no one at the register. I look over and short angry brown haired man with a mustache (we really need a name for this barista) is slamming drinks on the counter, being rude with customers that are all waiting on their drinks, and still no one taking orders. We gave it a little over 7 minutes before we said nope, we're out. We won't ever return here unless there's a glorious "under new management" sign flown above. Now I'm stuck with this useless free drink card staring me in the face every time I open my wallet. But it's ok because I'll keep it as a reminder on how not to treat customers. And I even wrote "Don't be an angry little brown haired man with a mustache today" as future words of encouragement. read more

I LOVED THIS PLACE! Lots of seating and parking. Plenty of food options. I got a breakfast sandwich that they were kind and gracious to make accommodations for me to make a vegetarian one. It was great! They have a ton of different lattes! I had a campfire latte iced and it was SO GOOD. I also tried it hot, and didn't like it as much. And I also got a hot Claire's latte that was SOO good!!! All the workers were so kind and friendly. 100% recommend !! read more

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I paid almost $9 for a SMALL drink, and when I got it, I swear it was the most foul drink I've ever had. It tasted burnt, bitter, and the "lavender" taste actually tasted like perfume. It was BAD. I don't think there's any excuse for such a drink to be any more than $5, let alone $9. Again, for a SMALL! read more

Cute little coffee shop. The barista was friendly and service was quick. I got the coffee of the day with 2 espresso shots. They offer fresh daily pastries but I'm on my no unnecessarily baked goods diet :) so I didn't get to try them, although they were very tempting! Seems like a lot of regulars here, which tells you a lot! read more

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Coffee is just alright. No better than big box coffee. Almond croissant was exceptional with great butter flavor.

The perfect coffee shop ! This coffee shop is nestled into the cute town of St.Charles right by the river . They have tons of specialty drinks which I love all the different latte options . I have tried a few and they've all been great! They have a great selection of pastries & other breakfast . The breakfast sandwich is delish! All the workers are very kind and they know what they're doing, they're quick on their feet ! A bonus with this coffee shop is they have a ton of seating and if it's nice out , they're so close to the river you can walk the river with your coffee read more

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Why did the smallest cold brew I have ever seen and what would be considered a mini croissant cost 9.22.... Was that correct? read more

One of the best coffeehouses in all of Fox valley. They are tea and coffee purists. Staff is low key and flexible (if you don't like something they'll happily remake it). I really like the U shaped bar with the Diedrich's coffee roaster in the middle! read more

Had a study date with my sister there, it was really nice. We stayed until they closed :)

Hitting all my favorite places while in town! I used to come here every weekend for a coffee. Glad to see nothing has changed. Excellent service, good coffee, lots of places to sit and relax. Small conference room available. Great place to grab breakfast, lunch or something sweet. read more

Arcedium Coffeehouse - Fresh Brewed Coffee Fresh Brewed Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Saint Charles, Illinois

Good location. But I don't understand why they are serving there drinks only in paper cups. Really miss enjoying my fancy coffee drink in a mug. I think alot of people would agree. Plus it's gotten so expensive. Not to mention the owners buy alot of their bakery items from costco. No one wants that! read more

Cool spot. Good menu and relatively easy to park. Coffee was good and so was breakfast sandwich.

Coffee was good, seating abundant, Costco muffin immaculate, and workers attentive. 4.5/5 read more

Arcedium is my favorite coffeehouse in the STC area. It is lovely and welcoming on the inside, with plenty of places for people to sit and visit. They always have a nice variety of staples and new seasonal beverages on the menu, and every employee I've interacted with here has been wonderful. I also love the baked goods that they typically have in the pastry case- there is typically a wide variety that rotates here as well. If you are looking for a delicious cup of coffee from a small business, this is an excellent choice! read more

Popped in this morning, it has been a bit since my last visit. Cashier was super friendly, my order was taken quickly, and the barista was beyond sweet. My chai was made perfectly and correctly! There were a few people working or talking quietly at the tables, wish I had time to join them because the vibe was on point. Definitely a local gem! read more

This place was great!! I've never been here and I wanted to try one of their MANY flavors of lattes. I got the chocolate cherry mocha and it was great! The coffee wasn't too sweet and it also wasn't too bitter. I also got a yogurt parfait that was great as well. The staff were also very nice and quick. I didn't even have time to scroll on my phone! The inside is also nice looking. You can either sit down or just order and leave. Also, lots of parking! read more

I was overcharged there many times. The place has no prices displayed and every day it is different. I wonder if Kane County can send someone to check if it is legal not to display the price for the goods sold. I am seriously considering calling the consumer department. Also, as often as I was there, no receipt was given. It's not even offered, do you want a receipt or not? I bet the owner does not care if you come or go somewhere else. I will write a complaint about prices not being displayed and being overcharged. Seriously? I see the charge on my credit card - medium coffee for $10.40. You must be desperate to make some money. read more

The ladies here do a fantastic job every time we're here. Great quality coffee for the price. Keep up the great work

Great place to meet. Not too loud and wonderful options from coffees to smoothies. Easy parking and easily accessed.

Don't get me wrong the customer service was great and the workers were patient and polite. My biggest issue is the prices. I don't mind high prices but they do not even display the prices on the food board or menu. Basically you don't even know how much anything cost till they ring you up. It's a bit annoying because I had to ask how much everything cost multiple times and ask them to remove items. The food is horribly bland like it's not even worth the price. A torta was $12 (they usually cost $6) and it was basically a kiddie meal. Not only that but they tried to make it look good by adding chips on the side. I ordered a torta not chips. Just call it a turkey sandwich because tortas are supposed to be huge. And the coffee... how do you make coffee bland. Loved the service though ! read more

Great customer service, welcoming ambiance and tasty coffee! Nice selection of treats, too. I'll be back! read more

Arcedium Coffeehouse - Coffee beans - Cafes Near Me - Saint Charles, Illinois

Incredibly disappointing coffee shop with lackluster and clueless staff that don't know about coffee or their own menu. And incredibly overpriced. It's place could be way cooler if they weren't playing crappy pop from the early oughts and actually had functional wifi. read more

Arcedium Coffeehouse - $18 breakfast with a terrible latte and a microwaved tiny frozen quiche - Cafes Near Me - Saint Charles, Illinois

Arcedium is a great little spot in St. Charles. I haven't tried any of the food here yet but I've been happy with my various coffees. I've tried a handful of their lattes and have enjoyed them all read more

Went in with my partner today and it was really great :) I really loved how cozy everything was in there and the baristas were so friendly especially the one with the black septum piercing !!! She was so sweet and suggested really good drinks, will definitely be coming back read more

This is a nice place for coffee, but I like the food too. Only thing we are not happy here is when you order food is so confusing and mess up. Mostly picking up wrong order and still giving back to you. That's really not how you handle food service. Almost every time im there still make mistakes waiting too long for food. read more

This place is a very good meeting place. It has ample seating and the aesthetics are charming. The cashier was very nice and helped me select a specialty coffee. I selected the Aztec Mocha and it was a great selection. It was flavored very nicely with a hint of some spice. My friend got the yogurt parfait and a regular coffee. There is food on the menu but we didn't order any so I can't speak to that. The prices were reasonable. By the time we left around 10 am, the place was pretty full but there were still open seats available. Honestly looking around, it seemed like everyone was happy. The staff looked like they really liked their jobs and the patrons looked like they were enjoying the food/coffee and each other's company. read more

Best coffee for miles - and I am a coffee snob, not easily impressed! Give them a try. read more

great place, definitely better than Starbucks....; better atmosphere, coffee tastes better. I ordered Mocha and a bagel with cream cheese, Mocha was very good, one of the better one I had so far, bagel was mediocre.... they do have some pastries but not a big selection. Seating is no issue, outside just a bench so it's all inside, but it's air-conditioned and very cozy inside; all tables have small vase on it, overall environment very good. This place has free wifi, and don't have to click to acknowledge or enter email...., just select and surf.... ....they have smoothies as well read more

Enjoyed coffee (bought some for home) and staff is friendly heck personable. Music was background volume. Jazz vocals. Suggest owner invest in convection oven to warm quiche and pastries. Makes a huge difference. Skip microwave. And can someone find a way back to porcelain for in house drinks! Miss the art work in the foam! read more

Went in there for a grill cheese. 20 minutes later still nothing. I just walked out hangry and with a refund ‍‍ I'm sticking to Starbucks

During this pandemic, there's the little things that make all the difference in another seemingly ho hum day to a good day, and big gestures, far and few between, they give the feeling of hope and a great day. Arcedium is the place that spells the GREATEST OF HOPES in so many ways. First and foremost, they're open for business while operating safely as possible. The space is as clean as a whistle, seating area roped off, tough plastic window separates checkout from customers, smiles abound. The specials, extensive. The menu, tremendous. The options, so many. The owner/manager, so helpful, so friendly, such a positive attitude, he made us feel that this too, will pass, with excellent coffee and treats along the way. We ordered a large Cappuccino, a medium Mocha Banana Arctic, a rice krispie treat and the most delicious/decadent Arcedium cookie. Worth every cent of the $17.00 I paid. Could have bought the whole store - as the pastries and treats in the glass case looked marvelous as the options were so plentiful and tempting. When in St. Charles or thinking of a road trip to the area, this is a definite worthwhile stop when these days, there's not much else to do. They have more savory options as well. The Fox River is only a short walk away, which can give a really nice and memorable afternoon which otherwise might strain to be another ho hum day. Not with Arcedium Coffeehouse open, your day can now be coffee delicious and satisfying! They sell fresh bagged beans (can grind for you) as well. Truly a charm in these worrying times. Tell Morgan M., Rebecca sent you! read more

We decided to come try this place out on a Saturday morning. During these trying times we want to make sure we are supporting small businesses and thought about this shop. I ordered a classic mocha with the chorizo and mozzarella quiche and my boyfriend ordered a dirty chai with the colosimo sandwich. The drinks were great and the quiche was delicious. The sandwich had fresh red peppers and was also really good. We also picked up a blueberry muffin that was very tasty. Although we had to make our order to go we can't wait to come back and hang out here once this pandemic is over . Thanks for staying open! read more

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Finding myself in St. Charles with some frequency, I was pleased to find an enjoyable coffee hangout. Near the Fox River, part of some recent construction, the space is more Starbucks décor than a unique, quirky design. That said, the space is comfortable, unhurried. They have a long curved bar which offers a nice sitting for a conversation. And as for my latte, I'd say a good latte. They have a case of fresh baked goods which looks great and their menu includes sandwiches. Basically, a star better than the same-o-same-o Starbucks. read more

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Yummy Aztec hot cocoa. I like the ambiance and tons of window seats. Service was a bit messed up, because they gave me an Aztec Mocha, not Cocoa. But they rectified it. read more